what you'll get
out of this issue...
editor's notes
saint of the month
bishop's message
from the archives
in the know with Fr. Joe
theology 101
your marriage matters
the parenting journey
spiritual fitness
parish profile
around the diocese
calendar of events


May 2007 Issue

features...

Catholic Faith in Action
As baptized Catholics we are called to discipleship. When was the last time you thought about your role in the mission of the church? Do you proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ to others?
- Father John E. Hurley, CSP

Just Wait
Erika Harold, Miss America 2003, was in Jacksonville recently talking to teens about the importance of setting boundaries and abstaining from drugs, sex and alcohol. It is a message that she has spoken publicly about since the age of 17.
- Amelia Eudy

Archival Treasures
The Diocese of Saint Augustine preserves in its archives the oldest written records of American origin in the United States. Discover what is being done to preserve these artifacts for generations to come.
- Kathleen Bagg-Morgan


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35 Treasury Street, St. Augustine
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Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Saint Augustine
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Catholic Foundation
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Queen of Angels Catholic Book Store
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Retrouvaille/Rediscovery Weekends
Save your marriage by attending a Retrouvaille Weekend. It’s like a lifeline for troubled marriages. When both spouses commit, Retrouvaille has a 70% Success rate.
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St. Vincent's Hospital – Where the Experts Care
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St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery
Visit our Stations of the Cross and beautiful Rosary Garden. Mass also available and confession before all Masses. 141 Carmelite Drive, Bunnell, FL 32110 Call (386) 437-2910
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Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine
Is God Calling You? To discern a
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